I get nervous every time someone wants to “just check” behind a wall. Had a tenant once who insisted on opening up a bathroom wall for a tiny draft—en...

Musty Smell in the Basement—Worth Checking Out Had this happen in one of my rentals a couple years back. Tenant called about a musty odor that popped...

Can’t count how many times I’ve had tenants try a “quick fix” and end up making things worse. I always say, if you’re not 100% sure, just shut off the...

That’s a big one for me too, but after dealing with a nasty backup in one of my rentals, I switched to underground traps. They’re pricier, yeah, but l...

I get the appeal of saving money and using what’s on hand, but I’ve seen too many “temporary” fixes turn permanent and cause headaches down the line. ...

Had a tenant pour boiling water down a bathroom sink once—plastic trap warped and started leaking, just like you said. Ended up with water damage in t...

Compression fittings can be hit or miss for sure. Had one in a rental that looked fine at first, but a year later it started dripping behind the cabin...